How can businesses deliver benefits to both people and our planet while remaining profitable? That’s the trillion-dollar question that journalist Esha Chhabra explores in her 2023 book Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World.

Scale by Geoffrey West guides readers through an exploration of the hidden principles that underlie the growth and dynamics of living organisms, cities, and companies. This book unearths surprising connections that may end up being helpful in thinking about leadership, business, and the future.

“First you fall in love with Antarctica, and then it breaks your heart.” That’s what renowned science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson wrote about the White Continent.

I discovered the truth of that quote firsthand when I journeyed to Antarctica in late 2023. There’s no other way to put it: Antarctica is astonishing. It is home to stunning glaciers, a dramatic coastline, and diverse wildlife. But while this remote continent may seem far removed from daily life, what happens there impacts us all.

Voyaging to Antarctica with Homeward Bound this November certainly makes this year's Thanksgiving an unusual one. But for me, this holiday isn’t about a particular American narrative and all the complexities that come with it. Rather, I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to deeply engage in gratitude, with the people I care about most, no matter where we call home.

How is your organization actively preparing for climate change? This year has brought the challenge of El Niño, among other extreme weather challenges. Find out in this article how you can build for resilience in the face of adversity and find opportunities in a changing climate landscape.